Bruce Meakins (Salty Bruce)
Completed: 28 July, 2023
Salty Bruce
- Start date: 21 July, 2022
- Age When Completed: 64
- Direction Walked: Southbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- Did my own dehydrated food and restock by family and friends every 4 to 8 days.
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsGreat Track bringing a sense of peace and fulfillment I did E 2 E sectionally from Kalamunda to Pemberton in 2022 and from Pemberton to Albany in 2023.
Your Best Equipment
My Osprey Packs.
Your Worst Equipment
Switched to lighter gear for second half reducing weight by 3 kg
Advice for Others
Don't race it enjoy the preparation, the journey (live in the moment and record key moments (written or photographically
Trip Details
How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:- All at once
- Who did you complete the Track with? Other - Section Companions: Steve Bennett -Kal to Sullivan Rock, Northcliffe to Walpole and Casey Peet -Balingup to Donnolly River Village.
- Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No
Your Experience
Truly loved all of it but Walpole to Peacefull bay was a beautiful mix.
Highlight of your trip
Dodging the storm waves at Conspicuous cliffs in gale force conditions. The magnificent Forrests and trails along the Donnolly River.